Contract Administration,

Specifications, Quantity Surveying

Chapter 2
Quantity Survey

May 2024

Biruk Yenehun Lemlem 1 of 83

 Outline
1. Introduction

2. Purpose of Quantity Survey

3. Measurement of Civil Works

4. Bill of Quantities Preparation

5. Taking-off Work
A. Example

B. Project

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 Discussion

If you are a contractor and get all the

necessary information you have asked
last time:

How would you proceed with the

construction?

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 Introduction
 Quantity surveying is a term or processes used in the construction

industry to:

 take measurements of civil works,

 prepare specifications, and

 estimate the cost of works either for each trade of work or for the whole

project.

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 Tasks covered in QS:
1. Preparation of specification

2. Taking measurements of civil works (Taking off quantities and

preparing BOQ)

3. Preparation of approximate (preliminary) cost estimate at the very

early stage of the project

4. Preparation of detail cost estimate at different stages (taking as

built measurements and preparing payment certificates or approval
of payment certificates prepared by taking measurements)

5. Preparation of tender documents and examining tenders

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 Tasks covered in QS:
6. Preparation of schedule of prices to negotiate with pre-qualified

bidders (labour rates, material supply rates, equipment rental

rates)

7. Determination of values of works (executed works) and preparation

of payment certificates

8. Preparation of final accounts on completion of all of the works.

9. Valuation of property

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 Purpose of QS
 Assist the client to have accurate estimate of the volume of work as

well as the required budget

 To assist in the accurate preparation of tenders

 To give an accurate checklist of work accomplished

 To assist in the certification of payments

 To give insight into the required variation work amounts

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 Measurement of Civil Works
 Measurement of civil works includes the billing of each trade of work

either from drawings or the building itself for defining the extent of

works under each trade.

 The standard book

 Ministry of Urban Development Housing and Construction. (2014). Standard

Method of Measurement for Building Works. Adds Ababa, Ethiopia. (71 Pages)

 Ethiopian Roads Authority. (2013). Standard Technical Specifications and Method

of Measurement for Roadworks. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (5 pages)

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 Typical Work Items
Building Projects Road Projects
 Series 0000: Method of Measurement
A-SUBSTRUCTURE
1. Excavation and Earth Works  Series 1000: General
2.1. Concrete Works
 Series 2000: Site Clearance
B-SUPERSTRUCTURE
2.2. Concrete Works  Series 3000: Drainage Structures
3. Masonry Works
4. HCB Works  Series 4000: Earthworks and Material
Stabilization
5. Roofing
6. Steel Works  Series 5000: Sub-Base, Road Base and
7. Carpentry and Joinery Gravel Wearing Course
8. Metal Works
9. Aluminum Works  Series 6000: Bituminous Surfacing’ and
Road Base
10. Finishing
11. Glazing  Series 7000: Rigid Pavements
12. Painting
13. Sanitary installations  Series 8000: Structures
14. Electrical installations  Series 9000: Ancillary Works
C-SITE WORKS
15. Site Works  Series 10000: Testing Materials and
Workmanship

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 Typical Work Items
Client: Mr. ABCDE FGHIJ
Project: Residence House
Location: Bahir Dar
Item No Description Unit Quantity Unit Rate Amount
A. SUB-STRUCTURE
1. EXCAVATION AND EARTH WORK
Clear off the site to remove top soil to an average depth of
1.1 2
200mm. m 454.48 19.75 8,975.98
Bulk excavation in ordinary soil to a depth not exceeding
1.2
50cm from reduced level. m3 202.20 160.00 32,352.00
Trench excavation to a depth not exceeding 130cm from
1.3
reduced level. 0.00
3
a) In Ordinary soil m 137.54 160.00 22,006.40
3
b) In Boulder excavation m 137.54 519.44 71,443.78
Borrow fill below and around stone masonry foundation with
selected material from quarry site and compact in layers not
1.4
exceeding 25 cm thick by sprinkling water to insure AASHTO
Standard 95% modified Max. dry density. m3 319.54 595.00 190,126.30
Cart away surplus excavated material to a distance not
1.5 3
exceeding 5km from site. m 477.28 144.20 68,823.78
25cm thick basaltic stone hardcore well rolled, consolidated
1.6
and blinded with crushed stone. m2 404.48 241.21 97,564.62
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 491,292.85

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2. CONCRETE WORK
2.1 Sub-Structure Concrete
50mm thick lean concrete in C-5 with minimum cement
2.1.1 3
content of 150kg/m of concrete.
a) Under the grade beams m2 122.40 126.74 15,512.98
10mm thick 150mm high Styrofoam expansion joint filler
2.1.2
between grade beam and ground floor slab. ml 425.20 28.29 12,028.91
Reinforced concrete class of C-25 filled in to formwork and
2.1.3 vibrated around reinforcement bars (Formwork and
reinforcement measured separately) 0.00
3
a) In grade beams m 29.76 4266.35 126,966.58
b) In 15cm thick ground floor slab m2 404.48 426.64 172,567.35
Provide, cut and fix in position sawn structural timber or steel
2.1.4
formwork whichever is appropriate; 0.00
2
a) In grade beams m 198.40 475.54 94,347.14
Steel reinforcement bar according to structural drawing. Price
2.1.5
includes cutting, bending, placing in position and tying wires;
0.00
a) 8mm diameter deformed bar Kg 2,755.48 71.48 196,961.71
b) 14mm diameter deformed bar Kg 1,460.76 69.54 101,581.25
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 719,965.90

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B. SUPER-STRUCTURE
2.2 Super-Structure Concrete
Reinforced concrete class C-25 cast into formwork and
2.2.1 vibrated around reinforcement bars (formwork and
reinforcement measured separately);
3
a) In elevation columns m 9.32 4692.33 43,732.52
3
b) In top-tie beams m 29.76 4692.33 139,643.74
Supply, cut and fix in position sawn structural timber or steel
2.2.2
formwork whichever is appropriate; 0.00
a) In elevation columns m2 126.83 549.86 69,738.74
2
b) In top-tie beams m 272.80 549.86 150,001.81
Steel reinforcement bar according to structural drawing. Price
2.2.3
includes cutting, bending, placing in position and tying wires;
0.00
a) 8mm diameter deformed bar Kg 1,018.57 71.48 72,807.38
b) 14mm diameter deformed bar Kg 2,146.45 69.95 150,144.18
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 626,068.37

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3. MASONRY WORK
400mm thick basaltic or equivalent stone masonry bedded in
3.1 3
cement sand mortar mix (1:3). m 97.10 2052.46 199,293.87
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 199,293.87
4. HCB WORK
Supply and construct class B HCB walls both sides left for
4.1 plastering, bedded in cement mortar (1:3). Price shall include
mortar bed.
a) 200 mm thick class B HCB wall. m2 527.68 617.63 325,911.00
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 325,911.00
5. ROOFING
Roof cover in galvanized EGA 500, t=0.6mm fixed to steel truss
5.1 purlins placed to c/c 150cm. (purlin measured separately and
2
roof measured in horizontal projection). m 476.00 511.99 243,707.24
Supply and fix water gutter made of flat sheet metal with other
5.2
necessary accessories. ml 42.40 550.43 23,338.23
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 267,045.47

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 Typical Work Items
6. STEEL WORK
Supply and fix steel rafter as per detail drawing. Price shall
6.1 include one coat of primer and two coats of synthetic enamel
paint and all the necessary accessories.
SHS members under EGA sheet roof cover
a) 60x60x3 mm SHS Upper & lower member ml 224.96 542.81 122,110.54
b) 30*30*3mm SHS Vertical & diagonal member ml 256.64 255.14 65,479.13
c) 30*30*3mm SHS lattice purlin upper and lower member ml 660.00 255.14 168,392.40
d) 30*30*3mm SHS lattice purlin diagonal member ml 645.00 255.14 164,565.30
e) Diameter 20 J Bolt pcs 64.00 101.65 6,505.60
f) 250x250x8mm size plate pcs 16.00 80.00 1,280.00
g) M8 purlin tie bolt L=80mm pcs 80.00 485.33 38,826.40
h) 40*25*30*4mm angle iron pcs 128.00 56.00 7,168.00
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 574,327.37
7. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
7.1 Supply and fix 50X70mm ziggba purlin for the roof truss.
Price shall includes all the necessary accessory and works
thereto. ml 544.00 82.45 44,852.80
7.2 Supply and fix 2cm thick chipboard ceiling. Unit price shall
include the necessary work. m2 476.00 391.00 186,116.00
Supply and fix solid Tid or Pine wooden door. Price includes
7.3 approved quality lock, kicking plate, hinges, three coats of
varnish paint, door stopper and all necessary accessories.
0.00
DOORS 0.00
a) Type DR/03, Size 70x200cm No 7.00 2982.00 20,874.00
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 251,842.80
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9. ALUMINIUM WORK
Doors, Windows made of 2mm thick Aluminum profile frames
ALLCO-5 or equivalent, 2mm thick average weight
1000gm/ml, door kick plate 1500gm/ml, partly covered with
aluminum sheet according to the detail drawing and window
door schedule. Complete work includes all the necessary
9.1 ironmongery and best quality cylindrical lock, hinges, rubber
sealants, door stopper and fixing hard wares to make the
door/window complete. All Aluminum windows and doors
type shall comply with the Architectural Technical
Specification Requirement and Engineer's approval and all
other necessary accessories.
a) Type DR/01, Size 210x300cm No 9.00 6000.00 54,000.00
b) Type DR/02, Size 100x300cm No 6.00 2982.00 17,892.00
c) Type W/01, Size 376x200cm No 1.00 6000.00 6,000.00
d) Type W/02, Size 365x200cm No 9.00 6000.00 54,000.00
e) Type W/03, Size 470x200cm No 1.00 6000.00 6,000.00
f) Type W/04, Size 260x200cm No 1.00 6000.00 6,000.00
g) Type W/05, Size 380x200cm No 2.00 6000.00 12,000.00
h) Type W/05, Size 180x200cm No 1.00 2982.00 2,982.00
The toilet partitions shall be PLASWIN wall making material
with floor anchored overhead braced installation. Price shall
9.2
include the installation and other necessary frames and
accessories. m2 19.78 4000.00 79,120.00
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 237,994.00

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10. FINISHING
Apply three coats of plastering in cement mortar (1:3) to
10.1 internal walls. Price shall include pre-cleaning and preparation
of the surface. m2 773.70 202.41 156,604.62
2
10.2 Ditto but to external wall surface. Plastered and grooved. m 281.68 202.41 57,014.85
2
10.3 Ditto but to columns. m 108.00 202.41 21,860.28
Supply and lay 5mm thick PVC tile flooring bedded and
jointed on cement mortar (1:3). Price shall include 3cm thick
10.4
cement mortar bed, grouting. Quality to be specified by the
Architect. Size; 300mm x 300mm m² 419.30 579.42 242,950.81
20x20x3cm approved type of terrazzo tile bedded on cement
10.5 mortar (1:3). Price shall include 3cm thick cement mortar bed,
2
grouting. m 44.8 614.19 27,515.71
Supply and fix 150x200x9mm approved type of non-slippery
10.6 ceramic floor tiles bedded on cement mortar (1:3). Price shall
include 3cm thick cement mortar bed, grouting. m2 27.70 932.80 25,838.56
Supply and lay 200x20mm terrazzo coping bedded and
10.7 jointed on cement mortar (1:3) to the roof parapet wall.
Quality to be specified by the Architect. ml 96.00 162.15 15,566.40
Supply and fix 100x5mm PVC skirting. Price shall include all
10.8
the necessary accessories. ml 425.20 89.34 37,987.37
Supply and fix 100x30mm terrazzo tile skirting. Price shall
10.9
include all the necessary accessories. ml 44.80 109.11 4,888.13
Supply and fix 100x6mm ceramic skirting. Price shall include
10.10
all the necessary accessories. ml 32.80 132.90 4,359.12
Supply and construct window sill made of 20mm thick
10.11
Marble. Price shall include mortar bed. ml 58.20 597.29 34,762.28
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 629,348.12
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11. GLAZING
Supply and fix 4mm thick clear glass to windows and doors as
11.1
indicated on the drawing. m² 129.03 694.35 89,591.98
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 89,591.98
12. PAINTING
Apply three coats of plastic emulsion paint to internal plastered
12.1
wall. m² 773.70 90.56 70,066.27
12.2 Ditto but to columns. m² 108.00 90.56 9,780.48
12.3 Apply quartz painting to external wall surface. m² 281.68 205.33 57,837.35
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 137,684.11
C. SITE WORKS
15. Site Works
Supply and lay Stone flooring around the building and steps at
15.1
the entrance m² 148.56 1026.23 152,456.73
Trench excavation around the building not exceeding a depth
15.2
of 50cm m3 74.28 160.00 11,884.80
Back fill with selected material below the stone flooring and
15.3 3
around the building to a thickness of 30cm m 44.57 595.00 26,519.15
Cart away surplus excavated material to a distance not
15.4 3
exceeding 5km from site. m 74.28 144.20 10,711.18
Ramp constructed using stone masonry and the top surface
15.5
finished in rough concrete surface m3 2.76 2052.46 5,664.79
TOTAL CARRIED TO SUMMARY 207,236.64

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SUMMARY OF BILL OF QUANTITIES
TOTAL AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
(BIRR)
SERIES 1000 : GENERAL 24,599,520.00
SERIES 2000 : SITE CLEARANCE 883,479.12
SERIES 3000 : DRAINAGE 91,625,119.05
SERIES 4000 : EARTH WORKS 64,059,839.40
SERIES 5000 : SUBASE, ROADBASE AND GRAVEL 134,752,314.65
SERIES 6000 : BITUMINOUS SURFACING 47,435,329.94
SERIES 8000 : STRUCTURES 6,297,042.03
SERIES 9000 : ANCILLARY WORKS 28,723,371.82
SERIES 11000 DAYWORKS 5,902,389.83
Total of Series (1000 to 11000) A 404,278,405.83
Specified provisional sums included within the Series B 40,427,840.58
Total of Series less specified provisional sum [A - B] C 363,850,565.25
Contingency [10% of C] D 36,385,056.53
Total of Series + Contingency [A + D] E 440,663,462.36
VAT [15% of E] F 66,099,519.35
Grand Total [E+F] G 506,762,981.71

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 SERIES 1000 : GENERAL
1200 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS
Provision of educational materials, posters, leaflets, pamphlets and brochures during the
Month

Typical Work Items

12.01 construction period 26 1,500.00 39,000.00
Voluntary Counselling and Testing services and for treatment of opportunistic infections with
Month
12.02 the nearest Governmental and Non-Governmental health institutions 26 2,000.00 52,000.00
Providing at least 100 condoms per year for each member of the construction staff and the host
Month
12.03 community 26 450.00 11,700.00
Providing care and support/ nutritional supplement/for each worker 200 Br/month living
Month
12.04 HIV/AIDS (rate shall include all workers living with HIV/AIDS) 26 750.00 19,500.00
Fees including subsistence allowance, accommodation and office for a Sociologist, a nurse and an
Month
12.05 Animator 26 6,000.00 156,000.00
ACCOMMODATION, SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE FOR THE ENGINEER'S
1400
STAFF
14.01 Office building complete as specified and including furniture as per Table 1403(a) LS 35,000.00 35,000.00
Laboratory building complete as specified including furniture as per Table 1403(c) but excluding LS 30,000.00
14.02
laboratory equipment 30,000.00
14.03 Office Supplies, Equipment and Laboratory Equipment
14.03(i) Office supplies and equipment as specified as per Table 1403(b) LS 30,000.00 30,000.00
14.03(ii) Laboratory equipment and supplies as specified as per Table 1403(d) LS 18,000.00 18,000.00
14.04 Services
14.04(a) Fixed Cost LS 25000 25,000.00
14.04(b) Maintenance & Service for Office & Laboratories month 26 3,000.00 3,000.00
14.05 Vehicle for Engineer and his staff
14.05(a) Provide Vehicle type B No 8 450,000.00 3,600,000.00
Provision of fuel, lubricants and servicing, maintenance, repair of vehicles for the
14.06
Engineer and his staff
14.06(b) Fuel and lubricants, maintenance, insurance, for type B vehicle, based on average 3000
veh-month
km/month/vehicle 208 750.00 156,000.00
14.06(d) Addition to or deduction from Item 14.06(b) for additional/reduced vehicle Type B usage km 67,200 250.00 16,800,000.00
14.07 Attendance upon the Engineer and his staff
14.07(a) Driver for the Engineer's vehicles man-month 208 3,000.00 624,000.00
14.07(b) Chainmen man-month 108 2,000.00 216,000.00
14.07(c) Assistants for the Engineer's laboratory man-month 54 2,000.00 108,000.00
14.08 Additional Offices and laboratory equipment ordered by the Engineer
14.08(a) Additional Equipment ordered by the Engineer PS 10,000.00 10,000.00
14.08(b) Laboratory tests to be conducted in external laboratories as ordered by the Engineer PS 10,000.00 10,000.00
14.08(c) Percentage allowed for overhead and profit on items14.08(a) and (b) % 25.00 2,500.00
14.09 Building house complete as specified in Table 1403(a) including fixture, furniture
and equipment:
14.09(b) Type B Housing No 8 7,000 56,000.00
14.09(c) Type C Housing No 1 6,000 6,000.00
14.09(d) Type D Housing No 1 3,000 3,000.00
14.09(e) Type E Housing No 1 3,000 3,000.00
14.10 Provision of Temporary Facilities for the Engineer and his staff
i) Office accommodation month 4 1,000.00 4,000.00
ii) Laboratory accommodation month 4 1,500.00 6,000.00
iii) Housing (2 Type B and 1 Type C having 6 bedrooms) month 4 1,500.00 6,000.00
iv) Type B vehicle (4 vehicles for 4 months) veh-month 16 2,000.00 32,000.00
v) Surveying Equipment month 4 2,200.00 8,800.00
14.13 Maintenance and services for residential accommodations
14.13(a) Fixed Cost LS 2500 2,500.00
14.13(b) Maintenance and services for Type B Housing month 26 1,000.00 26,000.00
14.13(c) Maintenance and services for Type C Housing month 26 700.00 18,200.00
14.13(d) Maintenance and services for Type D Housing month 26 560.00 14,560.00
14.13(e) Maintenance and services for Type E Housing month 26 400.00 10,400.00
14.15 Radio

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1500 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Quantity Survey month 26.00 3,500.00 91,000.00
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15.01 Accommodating and maintaining temporary diversion Km 31 800.00 24,800.00
TOTAL FOR SERIES 1000 : GENERAL 22,257,960.00
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SERIES 2000 : SITE CLEARANCE

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr
2100 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
21.01 Clearing & grubbing ha 95.0 11,205.90 1,064,560.35
TOTAL FOR SERIES 2000 : SITE CLEARANCE 1,064,560.35

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 SERIES 3000 : DRAINAGE
Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr
3100 DRAINS

Typical Work Items

31.01 Excavation for open drains
31.01(a) Channel Excavation 0f soft material irrespective of depth m3 5,593.00 175.58 982,004.96
31.01(b) Extra over item 31.01(a) for excavation of hard material irrespective of depth m3 265.00 659.82 174,852.99
31.01( d) Furrow ditches Lm 80.00 250.00 20,000.00
3200 CULVERTS AND APPURTENAT STRUCTURES
32.01 Excavation
32.01(a) Excavation of Soft material irrespective of depth m3 9,456.00 175.58 1,660,260.84
32.01(b) Excavation of Hard material irrespective of depth m3 722.00 659.82 476,391.92
32.02 Backfilling
32.02(a) using the excavated material m3 358.00 99.67 35,681.86
32.02(b) using imported selected material m3 10,646.00 262.17 2,791,061.82
32.03 Concrete Pipe Culverts
32.03(i) On Class A Bedding
32.03(i)1 Concrete pipe on Class A bedding, nominal diameter 1060mm (42") Lm 17 2249.65 38,244.05
32.03(i)2 Concrete pipe on Class A bedding, nominal diameter 1220mm (48") Lm 48 3336.71 160,162.20
32.03(ii) On Class B Bedding
32.03 (ii)1 Concrete pipe on Class B bedding, nominal diameter 9000mm (36") Lm 35 1571.20 54,992.00
32.03 (ii)2 Concrete pipe on Class B bedding, nominal diameter 1060mm (42") Lm 692 1799.72 1,245,406.24
32.03 (ii)3 Concrete pipe on Class B bedding, nominal diameter 1220mm (48") Lm 295 3,336.71 984,330.19
32.07 Cast In Situ Concrete and Formwork (C-25)
32.07(a) Grade C25 concrete for Culverts(box/slab), inlet and outlet structures and skewed ends
Including formwork, false work, joints and class F2 surface finish m3 321.00 3,177.10 1,019,849.50
32.10 Steel reinforcement
32.10(b) High tensile steel reinforcement for culverts ton 27.00 50.02 1,350.57
32.12 Removing existingStructure
32.12(b) reinforced concrete m3 28.00 34.54 967.13
32.12(c) class 'B' masonry m3 383.00 34.54 13,228.98
32.14 Removing & stacking existing Prefabrecated Culverts
32.14(a) Existing steel pipe of size 470mm Lm 426.00 34.54 14,714.22
32.14(b) Existing corrugated iron sheet pipe of size 1450mm Lm 14.00 34.54 483.57
3300 CURBING, CHANNELLING, OPEN CHUTES, Etc.
33.01 Curbing
33.01(a)i Concrete curbing, Class ‘A’ (Type 1 - 17cmx45cm) Lm 11,599.00 250.00 2,899,750.00
33.01(a)ii Concrete curbing, Class ‘A’ (Type 2 - 20cmx25cm) Lm 10,761.00 250.00 2,690,250.00
33.08 Concrete Lining for Open drains 894.00 3,177.10 2,840,328.52
33.08(a) Cast in-situ Concrete Lining,Class'c' for gutters m3 894.00 3,177.10 2,840,328.52
33.16 Reinforced concrete drain cover units
33.16(a)i 1.07x0.5x0.10m Concrete Cover, Class 'A'-Pedestrian Crossing No 19,760 221.76 4,381,979.41
33.16(a)ii 1.07x1.0x0.10m Concrete Cover ,Class 'A' -Pedestrian Crossing No 500.00 221.76 110,880.05
33.16(b)i 1.04x0.5x0.17m Concrete Cover ,Class 'A'- Vehicle Crossing No 222.00 366.42 81,345.75
33.16(b)ii 1.04x1.0x0.17m Concrete Cover, Class 'A'- Vehicle Crossing No 169.00 366.42 61,925.37
3400 PITCHING, STONEWORK AND EROSION PROTECTION
34.01 Stone pitching

34.01(b)i
Grouted Stone Pitching (minor drainages) m2 1,471.00 2472.03 3,636,361.13
34.01(b)ii Grouted Stone Pitching (Side ditches) m2 4,443.00 2472.03 10,983,244.40
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34.03 Stone Masonry wall Quantity Survey 21 of 83
34.03(b) Cement mortared stone masonary m3 24,438.00 2472.03 60,411,552.23
TOTAL FOR SERIES 3000 : DRAINAGE 100,611,928.39
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SERIES 4000 : EARTH WORKS

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr
41.01(b)ii Removal of unsuitable material m3 5,602 264.86 1,483,752
4200 ROADWAY AND BORROW EXCAVATION
42.01 Cut and Borrow to fill
42.01(a) Cut to fill/embankment, compaction to 93% AASHTO T-180 m3 156,215.00 86.05 13,441,747.33
42.01(b) Borrow to fill/embankment, compaction to 93% AASHTO T-180 3
m 106,993.00 59.01 6,313,736.02
42.03 Cut to spoil
42.03(a) Common (normal) excavation to spoil m3 419,076.00 63.25 26,506,168.97
3
42.03( b) Hard Rock excavation m 57,926.00 659.82 38,220,883.93
42.03( d) Boulder excavation to spoil 3
m 4,961.55 591.91 2,936,779.15
4400 EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION
TOTAL FOR SERIES 4000 : EARTHWORKS 87,419,315.40

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SERIES 5000 : SUBBASE, ROADBASE AND GRAVEL WEARING COURSE

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, BIRR
51.01 SUBBASE
51.01(a)i Gravel sub-base layer, 97% MDD, AASHTO T-180 m3 117,498 559.89 65,785,955
5200 ROAD BASES / BASE COURSE
52.01(b)ii Base layer, crushed stone, 103% compaction (maximum compacted thickness 200mm ) m3 95,142 660.97 62,886,008
TOTAL FOR SERIES 5000 : SUBBASE, ROADBASE AND GRAVEL WEARING COURSE 128,671,962.96

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Series 6000 : Bituminous Surfacing

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr

6100 Bituminous Prime Coat

61.01(a)i MC-30,Cutback Bitumen (1 Lit/m2) Lt 246,149.00 36.53 8,991,822.97
6200 Tack Coat
61.01(a) RC-70 cutback bitumen (application rate of 1lit/m2) Lt 246,149.00 33.96 8,359,220.04
63 C.01(a) Double Surface treatment using 20mm and 10mm chipping with MC-3000 Bitumen
97,952.00
m2 35.88 3,514,847.53
63 C.02(h) Variation (addition or Deduction)in rate of application of bit.binder,MC-3000 Bitumen
5,877.12
(0.06Lt/m2 Lt 33.96 199,587.00
63 C.03(a) Variation (addition or Deduction)in rate of application of 19mm chipping 3
m
1,273.38
247.09 314,639.46
63 C.03(b) Variation (addition or Deduction)in rate of application of 9.5mm chipping m3
587.71
247.09 145,217.26
6200 TACK COAT
64.02(a) 50mm Asphaltic surfacing with penetration grade 80/100 bitumen
246,149.00 247.09
m2 60,820,956.41
64.02(b) Dense Bitumen Macadam 3
m 34,736.77 247.09 8,583,108.50
TOTAL FOR SERIES 6000: BITUMINOUS SURFACING 21,525,334.27

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 SERIES 8000 : STRUCTURES
Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr
8100
81.01(a)
81.01(b)
FOUNDATION FOR STRUCTURES
Foundation Investigation Typical Work Items
Allowed % for overhead and profit on 81.01(a)
Pcs 10
20
350.00
70.00
3,500.00
14.00
81.02 Excavation for Structures
81.02(a)i Excavation of Soft material irrespective of depth m3 2,243.00 175.58 393,820.33
3
81.02(b) Excavation of Hard material irrespective of depth m 1,043.00 659.82 688,194.97
81.05 Backfilling to Excavation
81.05(a) Utilizing materials from excavation m3 743.00 99.67 74,057.41
81.05(b) Using imported select material (selected granular material) 3
m 801.00 262.17 210,000.97
8200 FORMWORK FOR STRUCTURES
82.01(a) Formwork class F2 Finish m2 1,140.00 1502.67 1,713,041.75
8300 STEEL REINFORCEMENT FOR STRUCTURES
83.01(a) Reinforcement for structures, high yield steel bars, deformed grade 40 ton 19.50 26000.00 507,000.00
83.01(b) Reinforcement for structures, high yield steel bars, deformed grade 60 ton 22.50 27000.00 607,500.00
8400 CONCRETE FOR STRUCTURES
84.01 Cast in situ concrete
84.01(a) Cast in situ concrete Class 'A' Grade 30 m3 376.00 3502.73 1,317,025.07
84.01(b) Cast in situ concrete Class 'A' Grade 20 3 116.00
m 3316.04 384,660.50
84.05 Demolishing of existing structures
84.05(b) Demolishing of existing reinforced concrete structures m3 420.00 328.95 138,159.84
BRIDGE BEARING, PARAPET, RAILING, SIDEWALKS, NO-FINES CONCRETE,
8700
WATER PROOFING AND DRAINAGE FOR STRUCTURES
87.03 Bearings
87.03(i) Elastometric Plate Bearing (steel) No 18.00 12500.00 225,000.00
87.07 Concrete bridge railing, Class ‘Y’ Concrete Lm 113.00 1253.46 141,640.87
87.13(a) Expansion joint including 20mm compressible joint filler board Lm 62.00 312.50 19,375.00
87.16(a) Joint sealant,20mm deep grouted polysulphide sealant Lm 60.00 312.50 18,750.00
87.19(b) Weep hole PVC pipe, 20cm diameter Lm 168.00 375.00 63,000.00
3
87.23 Crushed stone in drainage strips (sheathing material) m 44.00 274.98 12,099.20
8900 STONE MASONRY STRUCTURES
89.01 Stone Masonry Walls
89.01(a) Plain packed stone masonary wall(Class 3) riprap m3 691.00 360.00 248,762.59
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89.01(b) Cement-mortared stone masonry walls (Class B)
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m 3 1,506.00 2472.03
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3,722,882.30
TOTAL FOR SERIES 8000 : STRUCTURES 10,488,484.80
 SERIES 9000 : ANCILLARY WORKS

Bill of Quantities Sheet

Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount, Birr
9200 Delineation, Markers and kilometer Posts
92.01 Delineators, markers and kilometre posts
92.01(a) RC Guide posts No 1,160.00 3455.20 4,008,032.00
92.01(c) Kilometre posts(Reinforced Concrete) No 31.00 3455.20 107,111.20
93.01 Guard Rail on steel posts galvanized Lm 212.00 3455.20 732,502.40
9400 Road Signs

Sign faces with painted background, symbols, lettering and borders in Engineering
94.01
grade retro-reflective material with signboard constructed from:

94.01(a) Sign faces made by aluminum alloy of thickness 2mm and fixed on post complete,area not
exceeeding 2sq.m. m2 19.00 535.00 10,165.00
94.01(b) Sign faces made by aluminum alloy of thickness 2mm and fixed on post complete,area exceeding
2sq.m but not exceeding 10sq.m,as shown on the drawing. m2 43.00 535.00 23,005.00
94.02 Sign supports:
94.02 (b) Steel posts No 59.00 400.00 23,600.00
3
94.03 Concrete in road sign footing including excavation and backfilling m 15.00 1,754.61 26,319.12
9500 Road Traffic Markings and Road Studs
95.01 Paint
Paint, white broken line for centre line, width 100mm (thermoplastic),3.0m painted and 9.0m
95.01(a)(i)
gap or unbroken Km 30.00 1,000.00 30,000.00
Paint, White line broken for Parking lane, width 100mm (thermoplastic), 2.0m painted and 2.0m
95.01(a)ii 9.00
gap Km 1,200.00 10,800.00
95.01(a)iii Zebra Crossing (see road marking detail) No 8.00 500.00 4,000.00
95.01(b) Paint, yellow unbroken line for road edges, width 100mm (road marking/ thermoplastic), Km 52.00 800.00 41,600.00
9900 Walk Way 0.00
Non Slippery terrazo tiles, Constructed with (221mmx220mmx70mm) Pre colored, size
99.01(a)
(400mm*400mm*50mm) m2 19,813.00 1,300.00 25,756,900.00
Cement stabilized sand bed (max. 4% by weight of cement) including the necessary jointing
99.01(b) m3 955.00 1,411.72 1,348,195.29
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TOTAL FOR SERIES 9000 : ANCILLARY WORKS 32,122,230.01
 Typical Work Items

BILL NO. 11000 DAYWORKS

D.1 Labour
D.1.1 Unskilled labourer hour 2,000 22.41 44,820.00
D.1.2 Gang Chief hour 400 30.48 12,192.00
D.1.3 Timberman hour 300 40.38 12,114.00
D.1.4 Carpenter hour 600 28.24 16,944.00
D.1.5 Mason hour 300 28.27 8,481.00
D.1.6 Certified blaster hour 300 40.34 12,102.00
D.1.7 Pipe layer hour 300 34.06 10,218.00
D.1.8 Painter hour 300 17.93 5,379.00
D.1.9 Watchman hour 300 2.76 828.00
D.1.10 Plant operator, local hour 4,500 20.92 94,140.00
D.1.11 Driver for Heavy Trucks hour 265 24.20 6,413.00
D.1.12 Driver for Light vehicles hour 265 15.60 4,134.00
D.1.13 Earthwork Foreman hour 4,000 40.34 161,360.00
D.1.14 Pavement Foreman hour 1,200 40.34 48,408.00
Subtotal D.1 437,533.00

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 Typical Work Items

D.2 Materials
D.2.1 Portland cement tonne 40 1,740.00 69,600.00
3
D.2.2 Coarse crushed aggregate m 750 95.40 71,550.00
3
D.2.3 Fine aggregate m 500 104.00 52,000.00
D.2.4 tonne 5 0.00
D.2.5 Mild steel reinforcement tonne 2 39,000.00 78,000.00
D.2.6 Timber for formwork sqm 250 712.00 178,000.00
D.2.7 Formwork Steel sqm 300 1,158.00 347,400.00
D.2.8 Cutback bitumen MC-30 litre 1,500 29.00 43,500.00
D.2.9 Cutback asphalt MC-3000 litre 2,000 27.00 54,000.00
Subtotal D.2 894,050.00

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 D.3 Equipment
D.3.1 Cat D4 tractor or equivalent with blade and ripper hour 100 483.29 48,329.00
D.3.2 Cat D6 tractor or equivalent with blade and ripper hour 100 816.44 81,644.00

Typical Work Items

D.3.3 Cat D8 tractor or equivalent with blade and ripper hour 100 947.55 94,755.00
D.3.4 Cat D9 tractor or equivalent with blade and ripper hour 100 1,357.03 135,703.00
D.3.5 Cat 938G wheeled loader or equivalent hour 100 631.29 63,129.00
D.3.6 Cat 966G wheeled loader or equivalent hour 100 729.03 72,903.00
D.3.7 Cat 988G wheeled loader or equivalent hour 100 879.79 87,979.00
D.3.8 Cat 14 Grader or equivalent with scarifier hour 100 489.71 48,971.00
D.3.9 Tractor and 5-6t towed vibrating roller hour 100 452.63 45,263.00
D.3.10 HAMM 2520D self-propelled tandem vibrating roller or equivalent hour 100 451.18 45,118.00
D.3.11 Pedestrian operated tandem vibrating roller hour 100 342.12 34,212.00
D.3.12 Pedestrian operated single drum vibrating roller hour 100 501.22 50,122.00
D.3.13 Pneumatic roller, 5,000 kg per tyre when fully ballasted hour 100 501.22 50,122.00
D.3.14 10-12t smooth wheeled roller hour 100 501.22 50,122.00
D.3.15 16-18t smooth wheeled roller hour 100 529.02 52,902.00
D.3.16 Heavy grid or sheepsfoot roller hour 100 745.01 74,501.00
D.3.17 Pressure bitumen distributor, 4,500 litre hour 100 620.47 62,047.00
D.3.18 Mechanical chip spreader, self propelled hour 100 363.91 36,391.00
D.3.19 Bitumen tanker hour 100 2,278.64 227,864.00
D.3.20 Crusher plant, complete hour 100 418.39 41,839.00
D.3.21 Concrete mixing plant, complete hour 100 418.39 41,839.00
D.3.22 Tractor excavator with loader attachment, bucket size under 1 cum hour 100 747.20 74,720.00
D.3.23 Tractor excavator with loader attachment, bucket size 1-2 cum hour 100 747.20 74,720.00
D.3.24 5t tipper lorry hour 100 747.20 74,720.00
D.3.25 7t tipper lorry hour 100 539.45 53,945.00
D.3.26 9t tipper lorry hour 500 342.22 171,110.00
D.3.27 Thwaites AD400 dumper or equivalent hour 100 342.22 34,222.00
D.3.28 Wacker hand compactor or equivalent hour 100 1,042.49 104,249.00
D.3.29 Vibrating plate compactor hour 100 1,042.49 104,249.00
D.3.30 4WD long wheelbase station wagon hour 100 661.98 66,198.00
D.3.31 4WD double cabin pick-up hour 100 0.00
D.3.32 3t pick-up hour 100 0.00
D.3.33 Compressor 120 l/m complete with all tools hour 100 0.00
D.3.34 Sludge pump, hand operated hour 100 388.36 38,836.00
D.3.35 50 mm delivery water pump with motor hour 100 109.12 10,912.00
D.3.36 100 mm delivery water pump with motor hour 100 826.93 82,693.00
D.3.37 Concrete mixer hour 100 860.14 86,014.00
D.3.38 Concrete vibrator, poker type hour 100 747.20 74,720.00
D.3.39 Wheeled excavator, bucket under 1 cum hour 45 786.95 35,412.75
D.3.40 Wheeled excavator, bucket 1-2 cum hour 100 372.49 37,249.00
D.3.41 Self-propelled water tanker, min 14,000 litre with pick-up pump hour 100 745.01 74,501.00
D.3.42 Self-propelled water tanker, min 9,000 litre with pick-up pump hour 100 0.00
D.3.43 Mechanical broom hour 100 0.00
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D.3.45 Mechanical bitumen hand spray hour 100 0.00
Subtotal D.3 2,644,225.75
 Four steps in preparation of BoQ:
1. Taking-off

2. Squaring

3. Abstracting

4. Writing the final Bill of Quantity

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 1. Taking-off Work
 This is the process of preparing / defining a detailed list of all labor

and materials necessary for the work and entering the items on

properly dimensioned paper.

 The standard form used for entering the dimensions taken or scaled

from drawings to determine the accurate quantity in each trade of

work, except reinforcement steel, is called take off sheet.

 The take off used for taking off is usually double – ruled as shown

below (A4 size).

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Client:
Consultant:
Contractor:
Project:
Block: Takeoff Sheet No.:

Timising Dimension Squaring Description Timising Dimension Squaring Description

Consultant Contractor

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 1. Taking-off Work
 Column 1 is used for stating the number of times an item occurs and
is called the timising column.

 Column 2 is called dimension column as it is used to enter the

dimensions of the items of works. The dimensions are entered in the
order indicated below: Length, Width, Height or thickness.

 Column 3 is called squaring column. The stated dimensions in column

2 are multiplied to determine the quantity of the work either in ml,
m2, m3 or in Pcs. or No.

 Column 4 is called description column and description of the work

item is briefly stated.

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 Tasks in taking off work
1. describing the item,

2. bracketing (relating the description to the quantity),

3. timising,

4. dotting on (adding to the timising factor),

5. the ampersand (ditto),

6. waste calculations,

7. deduction of items,

8. correction of dimensions (nullifying).

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 2. Squaring
 The dimensions entered in Column 2 are squared or cubed as

the case may be, multiplied by the timising factor, and the

result entered in Column 3.

 This task is called squaring.

 All squared dimensions should be carefully checked by another

person before abstracting, and if correct the item should be

ticked with red.

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 3. Abstracting
The squared dimensions are transferred to abstract sheets

and all similar dimensions are collected in the same

category to obtain the total quantity of each item.

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 4. Writing the Final Bill
 After the abstract sheets have been completed and checked,

the final bill of quantity is written.

 The dimensions are copied from the abstracts, and as each

item is transferred it should be ticked by a vertical line from

the abstract sheets.

 The description of each item in the final BOQ should be short,

precise and descriptive as per the specification.

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 Tasks in taking off work
A separate sheet (Bar Schedule) is used to prepare reinforcement
quantities as shown below.

 To compute the weights per unit length of bars

0.222 ∗ 𝑑 2 𝑑2
𝑊𝑡 = =
36 162.162
Reinforcement Bar Takeoff Sheet
Location:-
Project:- Take offsheet No. ________
Block:- Page No. _______

Number of Length Production

No Location Structure Shape Dia
Mem Bars T. Bars in M Ø6 Ø8 Ø 10 Ø 12 Ø 14 Ø 16 Ø 20 Ø 24
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
0 - - - - - - - -
Total Length - - - - - - - -
Unit WT Kg/Ml 0.22 0.39 0.62 0.89 1.21 1.58 2.47 3.55
Total Wt in Kg - - - - - - - -

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 Basic Principles in Taking-Off
1. Drawings shall be fully understood and clearly detailed.
2. During discrepancies in detailing, dimensioning or if
missing items exist obtain clarification from the
designer.
3. The BOQ shall accurately represent the works to be
executed.
4. Works, which cannot be measured accurately, shall be
expressed as provisional quantity (PQ) and will result in
provisional sum (PS) and lump sum (LS)
5. Shall be prepared in such a way that discrepancies or
mistakes in taking off will not result in excessive
variation in the project cost which directly will affect
the budget allocation for the project.

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 Basic Principles in Taking Off
6. There shall be the understanding that measurements are
taken to the nearest cm.
7. Built items shall generally include all possible entrants like
labor, materials (including storing, loading, unloading and
handling), fixing, use of plant and equipment, wastage of
materials, equipment; which will result in a better process
for establishing prices and profit.
8. There shall be understanding that there is a standard paper
format to carry out measurements of civil works, namely take
off sheet and bar schedule.
9. Prior knowledge of the regulations is necessary (E.g., roofing
is measured in horizontal projection).
10. Measurements of civil works shall be carried out in such a
way that it can be easily checked and audited.

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 Types of Taking Off
 Mensuration – the calculation of geometric quantities such as
length, area, and volume, from dimensions and angles that are
already known.
 Girth (perimeter) computation – linear measurement. There
are various methods of taking off quantities for computation of
girth.
 Centre line method –suitable only when the cross sections of
all walls are symmetrical. In this method center line length is
found and same is used for taking off quantities (therefore only
width and depth vary).

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 Types of Taking Off
Crossing method – lengths and breadths of walls as shown
in plan are taken for working out various items and this
method is useful only if the offsets of footings are
symmetrical.
In- to- in and out- to-out method – some wall lengths are
taken out to out and others in to in (offsets are added to
out-to-out lengths and same are deducted from in -to-in
lengths); used for any type of measurement irrespective
of condition of symmetry.

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 Detail Measurement Examples

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A. Substructure
1. Earth work & Excavation
a) Site clearance
• Carbonatious elements are not good in concrete,
steel & timber works.
• Therefore, these materials(including trees, bushes
& the top 20 to 30cm soil) have to be cleared
• Measured by area, m2
• Removal of trees is measured as enumerated item.
• A working space of 1m is required on each side.

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Bulk excavation
 carried out to get reduced levels of every structural
elements below the ground level and to get rid of
unsuitable soil

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➢ It can be subdivided as
• Ordinary soil: with /without boulders & can
easily be removed shovel
• Weathered rock: it can be divided easily
without blasting
• Rock: bedded rocks that can not be dug
without blasting
➢ If depth < 30cm ,measured in 𝑚2 , depth > 30cm
in 𝑚3
➢ A working space of 25cm is used.
➢ It can be subdivided by also depth every 1m.

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c) Deep excavation
➢ Most popular types are
• Pit excavation: made for foundations.
• Trench excavation : made for masonry
➢ Unit of measurement is cubic meter(𝑚3 )

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d) Fill/ Embankment

➢ Fill is required because the reduced level of every

structural element above the structure has to be
covered.

➢ Excavation & embankment should not be added

because their costs are different

➢ The major considerations under embankment is

compaction

➢ Shall be measured in 𝑚3

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➢ Fill may consist of
• Back fill: filling by using the excavated
material.
• Borrow fill: filling by using fill material from
another place when there is shortage of fill or
when better quality materials is required.

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e) Cart away
➢ Is disposing off the extra material away from the
construction site
➢ Calculated by deducting the backfill from the total
volume of excavation in 𝑚3
𝑉 = 𝑇. 𝐸 − 𝐵𝐹 = 𝑆. 𝐶 + 𝐵. 𝐸 + 𝐷. 𝐸 − 𝐵𝐹

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2. Concrete works
a) Concrete
➢ Grades of Concrete

• C-5(lean concrete) measured with (𝑚2 )

• C-15 for totally supported structural elements

• C-20 used for slabs; mix proportion is 1:2:4

• C-25 Commonly used structural Concrete; mix

proportion (1:2:3)

• C-30 Used for chemical stores and nuclear plants

➢ Measured by (𝑚3 )
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b) Formwork
➢ A temporary structural element which gives concrete
it’s shape & size

Form work to footing pad Form work to grade beam

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 Period of removal (minimum)
Vertical formwork to columns, and walls: 16/18 hrs.

 Soffits formwork to slab: 21 days

Props to cantilever slabs: 14 days

 Soffits formwork to beams: 21 days

Props to cantilever beams: 14 days

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c) Reinforcement bars
➢ The type & diameter should be clearly stated and shall
be measured in kg.

Footing reinforcement
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3. Masonry work
a) Foundation wall
➢ Is undressed stone wall constructed under grade beams
for the purpose of supporting the grade beam &
stiffening the foundation
➢ Measured in (𝑚3 )

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b) Hard core
➢ A crushed stone provided under ground floor slab to
give uniform support for the slab
➢ Usually constructed in 25 cm thickness
➢ Measured in sq. meter(𝑚2 )

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B. Super structure
1. Concrete work
a) Beams
➢ Clear distinction, during estimation, shall be made for
intermediate & top tie beams
➢ Care is taken not to repeatedly calculate the vol. of
concrete at intersection points of beams
➢ For columns, vol. is up to bottom of beams, i.e. height
of column
b) Slabs
➢ Concrete slabs are floor slab and roof slab
➢ Vol. of concrete for each floor slab is computed
separately

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➢ The clear length of the slab in between beams is
multiplied with the clear width of the slab & its
thickness
➢ Measured in (𝑚3 ) if thickness >10cm.Otherwise in (𝑚2 )

Slab reinforcement
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 Formwork to Column Formwork to Staircase

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c) Stair cases
➢ For estimation purpose it is classified as steps, slab and
landing.

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2. Masonry work
➢ Incorporates all works related with construction of
walls for superstructure part. Most commonly used
types are:-
a) Stone masonry
➢ Stones of various patterns are used
➢ Measured in (𝑚3 )unless used for facing work in thin
layers over walls

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b) Block masonry
➢ Hollow and solid concrete blocks are used
➢ HCB of various size, such as (40cm x 20cm
x20cm),(40cm x 20cm x 15cm), (40cm x20cm x 10cm)
➢ Measured by area specifying the thickness and class.

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c) Bricks masonry
➢ Bricksare fire resistant, watertight and can also resist
compressive action of up to 50 MPa.
➢ Measured by area specifying the thickness.

Different shapes of brick House with brick wall

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3. Finishing Works
➢ Includes operations associated with the completion of the
floors, walls and ceilings of a building.
➢ These are screeding, plastering, wall and floor tiling,
wall papering and painting.
➢ The principal unit of measurement for wall, floor and
ceiling finishes is m2.
➢ Where the width does not exceed 300 mm the unit of
measurement is linear.

Plastering Pointing
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4. Electrical Installation

a) Cabling: Conduit and cable are each measured

separately in linear meters stating in the description
the type and size of cabling.

b) Switches, Socket outlets and Light Points

➢ These and other accessories should be enumerated.

c) Appliances: Separately fused circuits will be necessary

for the cooker, immersion heater and electric heating
units, and are enumerated items.

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5. Plumbing Installation
➢ In domestic buildings involve a number of different
systems associated by the supply, distribution and
disposal of water within and out of a building above
the ground and below the ground.
➢ Pipe work: Pipes are measured in linear meters over
all fittings and branches, stating the type, nominal size
and the method of jointing and fixing.
➢ Fittings are enumerated and measured as extra-over
the pipe work on which they occur.
➢ Sanitary Appliances: w/c includes washbasins, urinals,
baths, shower trays and sinks are enumerated giving
details in the description of their type, size, capacity
and method of fixing.

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 Schematic drawing of residential plumbing system

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6. Roof Work
➢ The Unit of measurement for roof structure naturally
falls between enumerated items (trusses) and linear
meters, (rafters and purlins).

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 Typical roof truss

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Rainwater gutters and down pipes

Gutters and down pipes are measured in linear meters

over all fittings.

The description should include reference to the type of

pipe or gutter, its nominal size, and the type, method
and spacing of fixings.

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Tutorial Class

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 Example
 Do take off work and prepare bill of quantity for a Guard house. You
can use MS Excel or papers.

 Make justifiable and accepted assumptions as needed.

 Deliverables

1. Take Off Sheets

2. Bill of Quantities

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